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A multidimensional maturity model for the metaverse: stages, dimensions and architectural alignment Garcés Sabaté, Joan Marc Coloma Picó, Eloi Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Doctorat en Tecnologia de l'Arquitectura, de l'Edificació i de l'Urbanisme Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament de Tecnologia de l'Arquitectura Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. QURBIS - Quality of Urban Life: Innovation, Sustainability and Social Engagement Metaverse Metaverse Stages Maturity model Layers Interoperability Metavers The Metaverse has become a central concept in the evolution of digital transformation, but its current development is marked by conceptual ambiguity, technological fragmentation and the limited presence of structured frameworks for the systematic assessment of its maturity. The Metaverse is currently approached from partial perspectives that often focus on virtual worlds rather than conceptualizing it as a multidimensional digital ecosystem. This study proposes a multidimensional model of Metaverse maturity divided into three stages (Emergent, Developed and Integrated) and five analytical dimensions (experience, interoperability, standardization, technology and resources). The model is based on a systematic literature review of the academic and non-academic sources. It aligns these dimensions systematically with the layered architecture of the Metaverse and formalizes their interdependence through a structured impact-mapping procedure. This maturity model offers an analytical tool for comparing contexts and sectors, identifying bottlenecks, and guiding strategic planning. It establishes a conceptual framework for future empirical validation and sector-specific applications. This research is partially supported by a grant from the Industrial Doctorate Plan of the Departament de Recerca i Universitats of the Generalitat de Catalunya to Joan-Marc Garcés (grant 2024 DI 00043). Peer Reviewed Postprint (published version) 2026-03-16 Article Garcés, JM.; Coloma, E. A multidimensional maturity model for the metaverse: stages, dimensions and architectural alignment. «Future internet», 16 Març 2026, vol. 18, núm. 3, article 151. 1999-5903 https://hdl.handle.net/2117/460053 10.3390/fi18030151 eng https://www.mdpi.com/1999-5903/18/3/151 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Open Access Attribution 4.0 International application/pdf Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)